From Asheville on Bikes annual Bike of the Irish to a DJ dance party at Lexington Avenue Brewery, Mountain Xpress has a roadmap so you can snake across the long St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
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Time to wine: March marks the beginning of winery tour season
March marks the beginning of winery tour season. Western North Carolina’s wine industry boasts about 30 wineries and vineyards, many of which welcome visitors for tours and tastings.
Annie and the Hot Club swing into West Asheville
Nashville-based Annie and the Hot Club brings a distinct style of Gypsy-swing to Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. The veteran group is composed of award-winning musicians including singer Annie Sellick, voted best jazz artist five years running by Nasheville Scene, and fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith, a 2009 Thumbpickers Hall of Fame inductee.
The winter breaks: How do offseason restaurant closures affect employees?
It’s not unusual for Asheville restaurants to close for days or even weeks during the winter off season. But how do these hiatuses affect employees?
Erwin High students detain thief
Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan made a special presentation to two Clyde A. Erwin High School students today for their roles in capturing an armed robbery suspect last month at the Ingles gas station located at 575 New Leicester Highway.
Asheville Butoh Festival brings in world-renowned performer
2016 marks the 10th Asheville Butoh Festival and 20 years of butoh dance in Asheville. Julie Becton Gillum and the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre have collaborated to produce this uncommon festival. For Asheville Butoh’s landmark year, we have invited Yumiko Yoshioka, world renowned butoh performer and teacher to share her talents with us.
UNC Asheville hosts Women’s History Month events
UNC Asheville will host a number of events tied into Women’s History Month. From deconstructing social gender roles, to examining wage disparities and the intersectionality of feminist movements, these events are presented by UNC Asheville’s Multicultural Student Programs and the university’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program to educate, enlighten and inspire.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson will appear in Asheville to raise bicycle safety awareness
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson will appear in Asheville with PeopleOnBikes to promote bike safety on Wednesday, March 30. The group will be cycling 130 miles from Asheville to Charlotte.
Mission Health grants $1 Million to A-B Tech
Mission Health is granting $1 million to A-B Tech’s new event center that will be named the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center. The new facility is located on A-B Tech’s main campus.
Buncombe County testing emergency notification system Wednesday, March 9
From Buncombe County: As part of the event, Buncombe Emergency Management will conduct a test of their emergency notification system. At approximately 1 p.m. on March 9 they will place a call to residential and business landlines with a recorded message requesting everyone sign up for emergency messages by texting “BCAlert” to 888777 on their cell […]
Tickets on sale for ACA’s production of Mary Poppins
Asheville Christian Academy students will star in an upcoming production of Mary Poppins. Tickets are now on sale for the April shows.
Essay contest for Buncombe County students now open
Buncombe County students can enter an essay contest aimed at bolstering interest in STEM-related topics.
Book traces the arc and influence of Jews in Asheville
The history of Asheville’s Jewish community is indistinguishable from the city’s history. A new book takes a look at the economic and philanthropic contributions of Asheville’s Jewish community.
Mountain students place in Science Olympiad
From UNC Asheville: Regional Science Olympiad 2016 Winners Announced The Regional Science Olympiad, hosted and staged by UNC Asheville, brought young scientists from 29 middle and high schools across Western North Carolina together to compete in 46 events on Saturday, Feb. 27. The winners move on to the statewide tournament later this year. Schools represented […]
Wedge artists will premier new collaborative art projects
From Wedge Studios: First in new art series at the Wedge Studios: ‘Wedge Duos’ We invite you to a bold new venture at The Wedge Studios. Twenty eight Wedge artists were randomly paired to create fourteen collaborative pieces of art! This will be the Wedge Studios first in a series of themed shows which opens April 20th, […]
Yoga event to benefit local cancer patient
From One Center Yoga: One Center Yoga will host “Tight Yogis from Way Back” a 2-hour yoga class to benefit Ryan Conrad and Family on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 1 – 3 PM. Yoga means union: the union of colleagues, community, and friends. Join us in honoring our inherent connection to each other as […]
Echo Mountain to host forum on copyright, publishing
From Asheville Music Professionals: Please join us at Echo Mountain as we discuss the importance of copyright and publishing for independent artists. Our panelists will give a brief introduction to copyright and publishing and how these are are affected by the current state of the music business. We will break into groups and each group […]
Eblen Charities offers utility, heating assistance
From Eblen Charities: For those families still seeking help in keeping warm this winter and in need of utility assistance, Eblen Charities still has Federal heating funds available through it’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program through the end of March or until funds are depleted. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program funds assist households that […]
League of Women Voters is hosting Buncombe County Commissioner candidates forum
From League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe: Voters in Buncombe County will have a chance to meet and listen to candidates for Buncombe County Commissioner and Chair in advance of the March Primary Election. The Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, March 1, 6-8 PM, at the YWCA of Asheville (185 S. French Broad […]
Noble Cider chili cook-off will fuel Girls on the Run
Noble Cider’s inaugural chili cook-off will benefit Girls on the Run. Prizes will be awarded in three categories, and a $5 admission fee gets you free chili samples and cornbread.
Asheville School of Film announces spring classes
The Asheville School of Film is offering a variety of classes this spring aimed at giving students industry experience.